The Third Raikage's surprise attack, Roshi the Four-Tails Jinchūriki (third and fourth updates)
After waking from her afternoon nap, Tsunade headed to the Temporary Hospital at headquarters.
With the war underway, new casualties arrived every day.
Fortunately, Konoha's medical care was far better than Iwagakure's.
Many of the wounded could return to their missions the very next day.
That was one reason Konoha had gained the upper hand in the war.
"Lady Tsunade!"
The nearby ninja all greeted her when they saw her.
At first, Tsunade paid little attention, but she soon noticed something.
They were warmer and more respectful than usual.
Tsunade looked thoughtful.
Apparently, word that she could use Wood Release had spread everywhere.
Although Natsuki had not deliberately publicized it, something that big could never stay secret. They were talking about five hundred Iwagakure ninja, after all.
There had only been four thousand in total. Losing over four hundred in one fell swoop was a devastating blow for any ninja village.
Tsunade gathered her thoughts and continued her work.
She had already been famous, so this was merely another feather in her cap. She was long used to it.
Still, she figured Nawaki would be thrilled.
Nawaki had not been particularly famous before.
Most of his fame had come from his identity as Senju Hashirama's grandson and Natsuki's teammate.
Now, things were completely different.
Having mastered Wood Release, he had become someone no one could afford to ignore.
"Sis!"
Two hours later, a familiar voice rang out.
"This is a hospital. Keep your voice down," Tsunade reminded him without turning around.
Nawaki scratched his head sheepishly.
He had been so happy that he had forgotten.
"Wait a moment."
Tsunade continued treating her patient without attending to him.
Only after finishing the treatment did she turn to Nawaki.
"What is it? Why are you so happy?"
Tsunade looked at him as